Our Team
Our team comprises of Chartered Accountants, Tax Lawyers and highly experienced tax practitioners with extensive expertise across a range of tax domains.
Each team member has previously held positions with regulators, large advisory firms, and multinational clients, bringing a wealth of knowledge and insight to our practice.
Key strengths of our team include:
- Comprehensive technical proficiency across various tax domains;
- Extensive practical experience in engaging with SARS and other tax authorities;
- The ability to simplify complex tax issues into clear, actionable guidance; and
- A professional and discreet approach, ensuring sensitivity and excellence in client service delivery.
Leadership Team
Victor Terblanche
Victor is a Master Tax Practitioner (SA) with over 27 years of experience and currently serves as the Managing Director of CentaTax.
He began his career at SARS, where he not only led audit teams but also played an instrumental role in technical training and capacity building. He later joined a prominent audit firm, heading a specialised projects team responsible for complex VAT, CIT, and PAYE reviews.
Driven by a passion for impactful tax advisory and knowledge-sharing, Victor went on to establish CentaTax, a firm dedicated to providing specialist tax consulting and training to multinational and local clients. Throughout his career, he has contributed meaningfully to the profession through thought leadership, regularly publishing articles on topical tax matters.
Victor currently chairs the SAIT VAT Committee, working closely with SARS and National Treasury on VAT legislation and policy matters. He takes particular pride in the positive influence he has had on the industry, having mentored, trained, and empowered tax practitioners across the country.
Deon le Roux
Deon is a highly seasoned Tax Practitioner with nearly three decades (29 years) of experience across the South African and international tax landscape, with a core and deep specialization in VAT on Financial Services.
He brings extensive experience working with the Revenue Authority, having previously served within it, which gives him a unique and practical understanding of tax administration, enforcement, interpretation, and dispute resolution from both the regulator and tax practitioner perspectives.
Deon has broad exposure to Big Four audit firms as well as the banking industry, where he gained significant experience advising on complex tax matters within highly regulated, large-scale financial environments. His expertise further extends to international VAT implementation, supporting cross-border transactions and compliance in multi-jurisdictional contexts.
A registered Tax Practitioner and Associate Accounting Technician with SAICA, Deon specialises in delivering comprehensive tax advisory services, including technical reviews, formal opinions, rulings, and training. He is widely respected for his depth of technical knowledge, commercial insight, and his ability to translate complex tax issues into practical, value-adding solutions for clients.
Nadia van Aswegen
Nadia van Aswegen is a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with well over a decade of specialised experience in corporate and international taxation, underpinned by a strong foundation gained at a Big 4 firm.
She serves as a trusted tax advisor to multinational groups, regularly engaging with their tax committees to provide strategic insights and governance level technical input. She supports businesses across multiple jurisdictions, offering clear, practical guidance on complex matters such as return reviews, corporate tax opinions, international tax issues, and global mobility matters.
Known for her hands-on approach and ability to simplify complexity, Nadia builds trust through precision, responsiveness, and transparent communication. She is valued for reducing risk, supporting informed decision making, and acting as a true partner to finance and leadership teams.
Claudia Steyn
Claudia is a Associate Director at CentaTax, where she currently oversees the Tax and secretarial compliance services for our Corporate Client profile.
She has more than 15 years of experience in Tax Compliance and is a registered Tax Practitioner and Associate General Accountant with SAICA. Claudia is exposed to comprehensive tax compliance developments, not only in South Africa but also globally. She possesses an in-depth knowledge in her field of expertise and regularly interacts with tax authorities from various tax jurisdictions.
Claudia believes that our Clients are our most valuable assets and strives to deliver an unparalleled service, turnaround time, and effective dispute resolutions with tax authorities.